Citrus Love!

Just like Tartelette has mentioned, citrus, after chocolate, is her favorite flavor---well, I am sure it is for many people. I find myself always squeezing that lemon/orange juice over my cakes, regardless the recipe. It adds magic!

I chose this roll because it is my favorite roll/cake when it comes to taste (thanks to orange juice), and I love that it is simple to make. The first delicacy I thought of when thought about participating for this event was this roll, because of the aroma that orange gives it, with chocolate butter cream, it’s a winner!

You can dress it up many different ways, use it for other cake creations, and so on. I make it often; my husband loves it, his mom used to make it a lot (what a way to score points with my hubby, ha? Hahaha!)

Mix the egg whites with sugar until stiff, then add the yolks, one by one, then flour mixed with baking power. Bake in a jelly roll pan lined with parchment paper, @ 385 F until lightly golden (not too long). Transfer onto damp kitchen towel, along with the parchment paper, and roll it up.

Mix eggs and sugar until frothy, then cook in a double boiler , stirring constantly until it starts to thicken. Then add chocolate, and mix it in. Transfer to a mixing bowl, and let it cool down, later put it in the fridge. When completely add butter cut up into pieces, and mix well with a mixer, until you get a silky textured butter cream.

Unroll the roll, sprinkle generously with freshly squeezed juice of 2-3 oranges, or about 1 cup or orange juice. In the event you don’t have oranges, you can use orange flavored juice box. Roll it up, and decorate any way you like, and enjoy!

To contribute a little more, I have also made some fruit made out of almond meal/flour.It is so easy, seriously. You feel like a kid while you are making them, and it’s so much fun!!!

Fast too, so if you want to ad flare to your creations quickly, here is your solution, and you can make all kinds of fruit. I have learned a technique from a lovely cook from Canada, goes by name Cipelica, and she post on a Croatian cooking website (Coolinarika).

(this is how much I have used this time, you can increase accordingly, if you need more)

Boil water and sugar, then add almond flour, and mix well. Add margarine, and let it cool down. Divide into parts, and color each part any color you want by adding drops of food colors slowly.

Play with it, every time you will get better.For citrus fruit, I have shaped it, and then poked the fruit with a toothpick to create more authentic look.For more citrus cravings you might like Torta della Nonna!

Oh la la! I'm on a citrus kick right now & this post really speaks to the spirit of my soul at this moment. In fact, I'm about to bake a lemon-coconut cake (just procrastinating!). Your little fruits would be the perfect decoration - do I dare try to duplicate them?!?!

Recipe Girl - you should try the cake roll; you get that scrumptious taste of a rich torte without that much hassle! : )

Monique - It’s so nice to see you back! Thank you!

Chriesi - you must try, they are made of almonds!!! Thank you for stopping by! : )

Thip - Thank you! You know, you would be surprised that it didn’t take all that much time, or effort for that matter! I really encourage everyone to try making these. They’re yummy too, just almonds, sugar, and water --- just ask my son! : )

Gretchen - Thank you for a lovely comment!

noble pig - : ) Easy to make, so you better try, I am telling you, you can do it!

Kevin - Hi Kevin! Nice of you to drop by! Thank you for a lovely comment!

Amy - you will be surprised how easy, and also fun it is!!! Really, try it; do it with kids, they’ll love it!!!

Brilynn - Thank you Brilynn for lovely comment, and for stopping by again!

wow that fruit looks great - thanks for dropping by my blog - I thought the fruit looked unnaturally colourful in your photo and was amused to see how you made it - now am all enthused to have a go at this almond paste

So sorry I got to you late, but if you still want to make it:- Large jelly roll pan- I have no idea why only so little flour, but don't worry, it is a great recipe :)- it is best if you make this night before, you will let the orange aroma do its magic :)